Tesco Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship

Summary

With our Stronger Starts Retail Apprenticeship, you’ll get a full-time job, earning £22,501.44 (pro rata), as well as a L2 qualification in Retail. You could even become a Shift Leader at the end of your 12-month apprenticeship! All you need is the drive and commitment to succeed, and we’ll support you with hands-on experience and learning.

Wage

£22,500 a year

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Starting salary of £22,501.44 pro rata.

Training course

Retailer (level 2)

Hours

Exact shifts will be confirmed.

36 hours a week

Start date

Monday 22 September 2025

Duration

1 year

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

You'll gain hands-on experience of how a Tesco store operates and see how different departments work together to keep things running smoothly. This will help you develop essential teamwork and communication skills, while understanding the day-to-day operations of a busy retail environment.

At Tesco, no two days are the same. You’ll have the opportunity to experience different roles and tasks across the store. One day, you might be picking online shopping orders, and the next, you could be stocking F&F clothing. Every role is centred around our customers, to give them the best possible service.

As part of the programme, you’ll get a tablet device to complete a range of learning modules. You may also need to gain maths and English qualifications called Functional Skills, which are equivalent to GCSEs. These are completed in-store as part of your daily work, so you can learn and earn at the same time.

You have the option to choose between 36, 28 and 21 hour contracts when applying.

Where you’ll work

Apprenticeship available at a variety of Tesco stores around England.

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

Your training course

Retailer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Communicate with customers to meet their requirements and encourage customer loyalty and repeat business.
Serve customers in line with brand standards, legislation, business procedures and the values of the business.
Provide a retail service that balances the customers’ needs with additional linked products and services.
Use face to face or online sales techniques such as product and price comparisons to support or influence the customer in their purchasing decisions.
Promote seasonal or local offers through in-store or online promotions.
Identify situations that may damage business reputation in line with company policy and escalate as required.
Maintain good merchandising to meet the needs of the business whilst ensuring safety.
Maintain stock levels and storage conditions such as correct temperature, lighting, ventilation, packaging to meet customer demand and minimise stock loss.
Use technology and applications to support sales and service ensuring that maintenance issues are reported.
Support team and colleague development through buddying and/or coaching.
Comply with regulations and legislation relevant to their role and business.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities which focus on improving sustainability within the business.
Handle complaints within remit or escalate as appropriate.
Support sales across a range of promotional events throughout the calendar year.
Communicate with customers to meet their requirements and encourage customer loyalty and repeat business.
Serve customers in line with brand standards, legislation, business procedures and the values of the business.
Provide a retail service that balances the customers’ needs with additional linked products and services.
Use face to face or online sales techniques such as product and price comparisons to support or influence the customer in their purchasing decisions.
Promote seasonal or local offers through in-store or online promotions.
Identify situations that may damage business reputation in line with company policy and escalate as required.
Maintain good merchandising to meet the needs of the business whilst ensuring safety.
Maintain stock levels and storage conditions such as correct temperature, lighting, ventilation, packaging to meet customer demand and minimise stock loss.
Use technology and applications to support sales and service ensuring that maintenance issues are reported.
Support team and colleague development through buddying and/or coaching.
Comply with regulations and legislation relevant to their role and business.
Contribute to continuous improvement activities which focus on improving sustainability within the business.
Handle complaints within remit or escalate as appropriate.
Support sales across a range of promotional events throughout the calendar year.

Your training plan

Retailer Level 2.

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working

About this company

Our colleagues' purpose is to serve our customers, communities and the planet a little better every day. Find out how we make every day a little better for them in return.

After this apprenticeship

Many apprentices progress to more senior positions at Tesco. The skills and qualifications gained give you a strong foundation for a future career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LIFETIME TRAINING GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317106.

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Closes on Sunday 1 June 2025

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